(Herstal,
Belgium) - February 8, 2011. Belgium-based FN Herstal is
pleased to announce that the FN MINIMI™ 5.56 has been
selected as the new light machine gun for the Norwegian
Armed Forces.

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Minimi light machine gun Norway

The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) confirmed
their decision last November, putting an end to a yearlong
competition.

The contract includes the manufacture and delivery of
1,900 MINIMI™ 5.56 machine guns together with spare
parts and accessories up to the end of 2012. The contract
also includes optional quantities and additional services
to be provided by FN Herstal to the NDLO over a 15-year
period.

The MINIMI™ 5.56 light machine gun is the newest
addition in line with the FN MAG™ medium machine
gun and the FN M2HB-QCB heavy machine gun already in use
by the Norwegian army.